Shinjuku-ku: 9 share houses listed (as of Oct 31, 2026). 8 of them have a vacancy now.
Median private-room rent is ¥60,000 per month, with affordable rooms from around ¥54,000.
At a glance
Private from ¥54,000
If you are looking for a share house in Shinjuku Ward, the biggest advantage is the location, where the Shinjuku, Oedo, Marunouchi, and Fukutoshin lines intersect, allowing you to significantly cut down on your commute.
Rent prices vary by neighborhood, including Shinjuku Station, Takadanobaba, Kagurazaka, Ochiai, and Nishi-Shinjuku. The Okubo area is particularly multicultural and welcoming for international residents. In addition to direct access to the city center, it is easy to travel toward Saitama (via the Seibu Shinjuku and Saikyo lines) and along the Chuo Line, allowing you to choose a location that suits your workplace. While rent is slightly higher for private rooms, you can keep costs down by choosing a shared room.
Shinjuku-ku has 9 share houses listed on ShareClip (as of Oct 31, 2026). Private rooms are available in 9 of them; the median lowest private-room rent is ¥60,000 per month, with affordable options from around ¥54,000. Seibu Shinjuku Line is the train line with the most listings (3).
Based on the monthly rent of the cheapest room in each house, grouped by the train line of the first nearest station listed. Lines with fewer than 2 listings are grouped as "Other lines"; medians are shown only for lines with at least 3 listings.
Latest updates from operators in Shinjuku-ku
Oct 31, 2026TOKYO β Shin-OkuboThe shared area at TOKYO β Shin-Okubo features a fully equipped kitchen with cooking uten…
Oct 30, 2026TOKYO β Nakai 1The private rooms at TOKYO β Nakai 1 come fully furnished with essential furniture and ap…
How much is rent for a share house in Shinjuku-ku?
Private rooms are offered by 9 of the 9 listings. The median lowest private-room rent is ¥60,000 per month; affordable rooms start from around ¥54,000 and higher-end rooms are around ¥64,500.
How much are the initial costs?
Initial costs vary by house. Each listing shows whether a deposit, key money, guarantee deposit or administration fee applies, and how much. Most share houses contract directly with the operator, so there is no real-estate agency fee, and many rooms come furnished so you can move in with little more than a suitcase. Houses currently running move-in campaigns (discounted initial costs or rent): 8. See houses with campaigns
Yes. Foreigner-friendly houses in Shinjuku-ku: 9 (see foreigner-friendly houses). Houses that currently have international residents: 0, which suits people looking for an English-speaking or international environment.
Are there more private rooms or dormitories?
Private rooms: 9 houses (101 rooms in total), so private rooms are the norm here. Houses with dormitory beds: 0.
Are there rooms available right now?
As of Oct 31, 2026, houses with a vacancy: 8; with a vacancy coming up: 0. Listings are sorted with vacant houses first. Operators update availability regularly, so contact a house early if you are interested.
